Surreal Stone Steps and Giant Pool Teacup in Masvingo Lobby

Soft overcast dawn light fills a ribbed concrete lobby in Masvingo, illuminating a staircase of cantilevered stone steps that rise from the floor. The rough, earthy texture of the stone contrasts with the smooth, industrial ribs of the concrete walls. At the center of the vast space, a teacup the size of a swimming pool rests on the ground, its white ceramic surface reflecting the muted, gray light. Muted reflections stretch along the polished floor, mirroring the impossible scale of the cup and the angular geometry of the stairs. The turn of seasons is visible in the cool, pale tone of the air and the bare, unadorned surfaces. A thin shadow falls across the base of the giant cup, at the base of the surreal object in the tangible reality of the room.